Tom Demmer

Tom Demmer (born 1986) is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 90th district, located in northwestern Illinois that includes parts of Lee County, Ogle County, LaSalle County, and DeKalb County, including all or part of Dixon, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Polo, Stillman Valley, Davis Junction, DeKalb, Sandwich, Shabbona, Somonauk, Waterman, Leland, Earlville and Mendota.[1]

Tom Demmer
Deputy Republican Leader
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 90th district
Assumed office
January 2013 (2013-January)
Preceded byJerry L. Mitchell
Personal details
Born1986 (age 34–35)
Dixon, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Rebecca
ResidenceDixon, Illinois
Alma materUniversity of Dayton
ProfessionHospital Administration
Websitewww.tomdemmer.org

Education and career

Demmer was born and raised in Dixon, Illinois where he continues to live with his wife.[2] He attended St. Anne School, Newman Central Catholic High School, and the University of Dayton, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a minor in political science.[3]

Demmer is Director of Innovation & Strategy at KSB Hospital and serves on the Board of Directors for the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home.[4] He was a member of the Lee County Board.[5]

Illinois House of Representatives

Demmer serves as Deputy Republican Leader, a role he was first appointed to in July 2018.[6] Previously, Demmer was Republican Conference Chairman from January 2017 to July 2018.[7] He also is a member of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.[8]

In the 101st General Assembly (2019-2020), Demmer was assigned to the following committees: Appropriations-Human Services (Republican Spokesperson); Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT; Health Care Availability & Access; Human Services; Prescription Drug Affordability (Republican Spokesperson); and Rules.[9]

Demmer was named the Republican Spokesperson on the Special Investigating Committee II when it was created in September 2020 to investigate the conduct of Michael Madigan, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.[10]

Election History
2020 2020 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer34,12967.3
 DemocratSeth Wiggins16,58932.7
Majority17,54034.6
 Republican hold
2018 2018 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer23,69061.2
 DemocratAmy Davis15,03038.8
Majority8,66022.4
 Republican hold
2016 2016 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer40,343100
 DemocratNo Candidate
Majority40,343100
 Republican hold
2014 2014 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer28,668100
 DemocratNo Candidate
Majority28,668100
 Republican hold
2012 2012 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer27,44262.1
 DemocratTom Boken16,72437.9
Majority10,71824.2
 Republican hold

References
  1. Veeneman, Drew (2011-06-20). "New 2011 Map: Illinois House District 90" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  2. Kappos, Shira (2013-11-14). "Rep. Demmer's marriage proposal a family affair". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  3. Coleman, Emily. "Demmer back on campaign trail". Sauk Valley Media.
  4. "Official Biography".
  5. http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=2435
  6. LinkedUpRadio, Envisionwise Website Service /. "Dixon Rep. Tom Demmer named to Illinois House leadership post". DeWitt Daily News. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  7. "Keith Wheeler out and Tom Demmer in as House Republican Conference Chair". WSPY NEWS. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  8. "JCAR Member Listing" (PDF). Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  9. "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  10. "Illinois General Assembly - House Committee Members". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
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